Climate & Me
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Provided by: Maine Climate Action Now|Published on: February 16, 2025
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Synopsis
- This resource from Maine Climate Action Now! compiles information for Maine students to learn about climate change, the state's plan to combat it, and what they can do to help.
- The resource includes student profiles, worksheets, a newsletter, and information about events students can participate in.
Subjects: Science, Social Studies
Authors: Maine Climate Action Now
Region: Maine
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This resource will empower and inspire students to use their unique abilities to affect change.
- The profiles of other young people making a difference demonstrate the variety of ways everyone can make a difference.
Prerequisites
- Students should understand the causes and effects of climate change.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can practice summarization skills by each selecting a Climate&Me profile to read and identify key details to share with the class.
- After reading about what other students have done in the face of climate change, students can brainstorm ideas that are applicable to their school or community.
- Students can check out the artwork submissions to get inspiration for their own climate change-inspired art.
- The ClimateVenn can help students figure out how they can use their strengths and passions to do their part. Alternatively, or in combination, students can use the Climate&Me Survey to get more inspiration for how they can contribute.
This resource from the Maine Climate Council is an engaging educational resource designed to inform students about climate change. Developed as part of Maine’s Climate Action Plan, this platform provides clear explanations of climate science, personal stories from young people, and actionable steps for involvement. Learning is connected to practical solutions through interactive components such as community projects and activities. The resources are well-cited and offer comprehensive data to support understanding of climate change impacts in Maine. This activity would be a valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance climate-related learning experiences in the classroom.
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